IMTS 2010 Preview

July 21st, 2010

Please join us at IMTS 2010 to learn more about our products. Some of the new products that will be featured are: Multus B750 by Okuma, Bridgeport GX-1000 by Hardinge and the S207 by Tsugami.

Hardinge Introduces New VMCs

July 12th, 2010

Hardinge Inc., a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions announces the release of two new Bridgeport 50-taper Vertical Machining Centers to their growing machine tool product line. These new machining centers, the Bridgeport GX 1300-50 and the GX 1600-50 complement the 40-taper models which were released previously.

Okuma to Feature New Products at IMTS 2010

July 7th, 2010

The Okuma booth, #S8500, will feature the new Multus B750 with 4-meter bed, the LB3000-EX MYW horizontal lathe, the new GENOS M460-VE vertical machining center and 3 automated manufacturing cells as well as a few machines never before seen in the United States. All machines on display will be equipped with peripheral equipment, software and accessories from members of Partners in THINC.

Hardinge Announces the introduction of the GS 51 A Turning Center

July 2nd, 2010

Hardinge Inc., a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions announced recently the introduction of the GS 51 A Turning Center. The Automation machine is in addition to the GS 51 machine that we released in August of 2009.

Tsugami To Debut New Products at IMTS 2010

June 8th, 2010

Tsugami will debut three new Swiss-style machine tools at IMTS 2010, according to a spokesperson from Rem Sales, the exclusive North American importer of the line of precision machine tools. IMTS will be held September 13 through 18 at McCormick Place in Chicago, with Tsugami/Rem Sales located in Booth S9410 of the South Building.

Okuma introduces M460-VE Vertical Machining Center

The Okuma M460-VE VMC features a double-column structure for increased machining capability in reduced floor space, the company says. Total travel measures 30" × 18.11" × 18.11" in the X, Y and Z axes, with a rapid traverse rate of 1,574 ipm.

MP Systems Joins Partners in THINC

May 7th, 2010

(Windsor, CT) Morris Group, Inc. of Windsor, Connecticut is pleased to announce that MP Systems, a supplier of high pressure coolant systems, has joined Partners in THINC. Okuma America Corporation formed Partners in THINC to bring together leading technology providers and to create a partnership that gives customers the lowest cost, best solutions to manufacturing needs.

Hexagon Metrology Releases PC-DMIS 2010

April 19th, 2010

London, United Kingdom – April 19, 2010 – Hexagon Metrology today announced the release of PC-DMIS 2010, the latest version of its market-leading CAD-based metrology software.

Hardinge Inc. to Acquire Jones and Shipman

March 31st, 2010

Hardinge Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Jones and Shipman (“J&S”), a UK-based manufacturer of grinding and super-abrasive machines and machining systems, for £2 million ($3 million equivalent) from Precision Technologies Group Ltd.

Hardinge Introduces T-42 Super Precision Lathe

March 26th, 2010

Elmira, NY (March 25, 2010): Hardinge announced the release of the T-42 Super Precision® turning center. These models are a replacement for the previous Conquest 42, Conquest T-42, Quest 42, and RS Precision and Super Precision® machines.

Hexagon Metrology Introduces New Motorized Probe

March 17th, 2010

New versions of the popular TESASTAR-m and TESASTAR-sm series motorized probe heads adds greater compatibility with legacy products.

Morris University Announced - Whitney to Lead

Morris Group, Inc. establishes Morris University and names Michael Whitney as Chief Learning Officer. Ensuring the highest quality customer service and support along with employee recruitment and retention are primary goals.

Internet-based Training Boosts Productivity

Business for Swissline Precision was down last year, but the New England shop fared much better than others in its area. And things are starting to pick up. The shop’s manufacturing engineer, Mike Chenevert, attributes this to two key resources. (Source: Modern Machine Shop)

Rem Sales Introduces Tsugami S Series Swiss Turns

February 1st, 2010

Hexagon Metrology partners with Morris Group, Inc.

November 20th, 2009

(Windsor, CT) Morris Group, Inc. and Hexagon Metrology announce a strategic partnership. Key Morris Group divisions will become authorized distributors of Hexagon Metrology's dimensional measurement products.

Okuma MULTUS B750 Big Multitasking Lathe Debuts

October 22nd, 2009

(Charlotte, NC) Okuma America Corporation announces the introduction of the MULTUS B750, the largest in the family of MULTUS horizontal lathes. The B750 is a large multitasking machine with a maximum turning diameter in excess of 1 meter ( 41.34 inches, 1050 mm) that raises productivity for large parts.